Christine Conageski, MD, MSc
Associate Professor, OB-GYN-Gyn & OB Health
Medical School:
Department: OB-GYN-Gyn & OB Health
- MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2007)
- BS, Case Western Reserve University (OH) (2003)
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2011)
Department: OB-GYN-Gyn & OB Health
Professional Titles
- Residency Program Director
- Director, Lower Genital Tract Diseases Program
Teaching
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Associate Professor
(2014)
School of Medicine, OB-GYN
Publications
- Jodry D, Obedin-Maliver J, Flowers L, Jay N, Floyd S, Teoh D, Conageski C, Downs L, Khan MJ. Understanding Sexual and Gender Minority Populations and Organ-Based Screening Recommendations for Human Papillomavirus-Related Cancers. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2023 Oct 1;27(4):307-321. PubMed PMID: 37729043
- Conageski C. Human Papillomavirus Vaccines. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Sep 1;66(3):433-447. PubMed PMID: 37650661
- Solomon B, Alston MJ, Conageski C, Sheeder JL, Cohen RH. Abortion training information on obstetrics and gynecology residency program websites. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Dec;229(6):696-698. PubMed PMID: 37634803
- Chelmow D, Cejtin H, Conageski C, Farid H, Gecsi K, Kesterson J, Khan MJ, Long M, O'Hara JS, Burke W. Executive Summary of the Lower Anogenital Tract Cancer Evidence Review Conference. Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Sep 1;142(3):708-724. PubMed PMID: 37543740
- Metz TD, McMillin GA, Silver RM, Allshouse AA, Heard K, Jensen TL, Wymore EM, Stickrath E, Conageski C, Kinney GL, Binswanger IA. Quantification of prenatal marijuana use: evaluation of the correlation between self-report, serum, urine and umbilical cord assays among women delivering at two urban Colorado hospitals. Addiction. 2022 Jan;117(1):172-181. PubMed PMID: 34142398
- Tonick S, Conageski C. Ectopic Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2022 Sep;49(3):537-549. PubMed PMID: 36122984
- Metz TD, McMillin GA, Silver RM, Allshouse AA, Heard K, Jensen TL, Wymore EM, Stickrath E, Conageski C, Kinney GL, Binswanger IA. Quantification of prenatal marijuana use: evaluation of the correlation between self-report, serum, urine and umbilical cord assays among women delivering at two urban Colorado hospitals. Addiction. 2022 Jan;117(1):172-181. PubMed PMID: 34142398
- Palefsky JM, Lee JY, Jay N, Goldstone SE, Darragh TM, Dunlevy HA, Rosa-Cunha I, Arons A, Pugliese JC, Vena D, Sparano JA, Wilkin TJ, Bucher G, Stier EA, Tirado Gomez M, Flowers L, Barroso LF, Mitsuyasu RT, Lensing SY, Logan J, Aboulafia DM, Schouten JT, de la Ossa J, Levine R, Korman JD, Hagensee M, Atkinson TM, Einstein MH, Cracchiolo BM, Wiley D, Ellsworth GB, Brickman C, Berry-Lawhorn JM. Treatment of Anal High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions to Prevent Anal Cancer. N Engl J Med. 2022 Jun 16;386(24):2273-2282. PubMed PMID: 35704479
- Bope ET, Kellerman RD. Conn’s Current Therapy, 2017-current edition 2022. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017-2022
- Perkins RB, Guido RS, Castle PE, Chelmow D, Einstein MH, Garcia F, Huh WK, Kim JJ, Moscicki AB, Nayar R, Saraiya M, Sawaya GF, Wentzensen N, Schiffman M. 2019 ASCCP Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines for Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2020 Apr;24(2):102-131. PubMed PMID: 32243307
- Mayeaux EJ Jr, Novetsky AP, Chelmow D, Garcia F, Choma K, Liu AH, Papasozomenos T, Einstein MH, Massad LS, Wentzensen N, Waxman AG, Conageski C, Khan MJ, Huh WK. ASCCP Colposcopy Standards: Colposcopy Quality Improvement Recommendations for the United States. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2017 Oct;21(4):242-248. PubMed PMID: 28953113
- Waxman AG, Conageski C, Silver MI, Tedeschi C, Stier EA, Apgar B, Huh WK, Wentzensen N, Massad LS, Khan MJ, Mayeaux EJ Jr, Einstein MH, Schiffman MH, Guido RS. ASCCP Colposcopy Standards: How Do We Perform Colposcopy? Implications for Establishing Standards. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2017 Oct;21(4):235-241. PubMed PMID: 28953112
- Wentzensen N, Schiffman M, Silver MI, Khan MJ, Perkins RB, Smith KM, Gage JC, Gold MA, Conageski C, Einstein MH, Mayeaux EJ Jr, Waxman AG, Huh WK, Massad LS. ASCCP Colposcopy Standards: Risk-Based Colposcopy Practice. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2017 Oct;21(4):230-234. PubMed PMID: 28953111
- Khan MJ, Werner CL, Darragh TM, Guido RS, Mathews C, Moscicki AB, Mitchell MM, Schiffman M, Wentzensen N, Massad LS, Mayeaux EJ Jr, Waxman AG, Conageski C, Einstein MH, Huh WK. ASCCP Colposcopy Standards: Role of Colposcopy, Benefits, Potential Harms, and Terminology for Colposcopic Practice. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2017 Oct;21(4):223-229. PubMed PMID: 28953110
- Wentzensen N, Massad LS, Mayeaux EJ Jr, Khan MJ, Waxman AG, Einstein MH, Conageski C, Schiffman MH, Gold MA, Apgar BS, Chelmow D, Choma KK, Darragh TM, Gage JC, Garcia FAR, Guido RS, Jeronimo JA, Liu A, Mathews CA, Mitchell MM, Moscicki AB, Novetsky AP, Papasozomenos T, Perkins RB, Silver MI, Smith KM, Stier EA, Tedeschi CA, Werner CL, Huh WK. Evidence-Based Consensus Recommendations for Colposcopy Practice for Cervical Cancer Prevention in the United States. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2017 Oct;21(4):216-222. PubMed PMID: 28953109
- Muffly TM, Webster K, Conageski C, Guiahi M. Predictors of Manuscript Publication: A Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology Society Meeting Abstracts. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2015 Nov 21. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26516807
Professional Memberships
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Fellow
- ASCCP, Member, Committee Chair
- Infectious Disease Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Member
- International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases, Member, Committee Member
- International Anal Neoplasia Society, Member
Practice Locations
UCHealth Women's Care Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd Fl
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1060
Hospital Affiliation
1635 Aurora Ct
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd Fl
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1060
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Board Certification
- Women's Health - Lower Genital Tract Disorders
- Women's Health
Clinical Interests
Dr. Conageski entered this field of practice because she enjoys caring for women and helping them learn more about their own bodies. She believes strongly in shared decision making and that women must be given adequate education to make decisions regarding their own medical care. Dr. Conageski specializes in lower genital tract diseases and currently runs the Vulvar Clinic and Complex Dysplasia Clinic at the University. She speaks nationally and internationally on HPV related conditions and vulvar disorders. In further commitment to the prevention and treatment of HPV-related dysplasias, she is trained in high resolution anoscopy and treats men and women for anal dyplasias.
Care Philosophy
Dr. Conageski believes strongly in counseling and educating women. In fact, the mantra of her approach to caring for patients is “education, education, education.” Dr. Conageski believes that knowledge is power and says that educating a woman about her body will lead her to a healthier life.
Dr. Conageski entered this field of practice because she enjoys caring for women and helping them learn more about their own bodies. She believes strongly in shared decision making and that women must be given adequate education to make decisions regarding their own medical care. Dr. Conageski specializes in lower genital tract diseases and currently runs the Vulvar Clinic and Complex Dysplasia Clinic at the University. She speaks nationally and internationally on HPV related conditions and vulvar disorders. In further commitment to the prevention and treatment of HPV-related dysplasias, she is trained in high resolution anoscopy and treats men and women for anal dyplasias.
Care Philosophy
Dr. Conageski believes strongly in counseling and educating women. In fact, the mantra of her approach to caring for patients is “education, education, education.” Dr. Conageski believes that knowledge is power and says that educating a woman about her body will lead her to a healthier life.
Public Speaking
Yes
HPV related disorders, vulvovaginal diseases, complex dyplasia
Yes
HPV related disorders, vulvovaginal diseases, complex dyplasia
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2007)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BS, Case Western Reserve University (OH) (2003)
Residency Programs:
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2011)
Department: OB-GYN-Gyn & OB Health